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November 7, 2005
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TODAY'S DEMOCRACY NOW!:
* Urban Unrest Escalates in France as Riots Continue for 11th Straight Night

*Urban unrest escalated around France this weekend as youths continued rioting throughout the country for an eleventh straight night. Over 3,300 cars had been destroyed throughout the country, along with dozens of public buildings and private businesses. More than 300 people have been detained. We go to Paris to speak with Christian Science Monitor correspondent, PeterFord.

Listen/Watch/Read http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/11/07/1438213

* Bush Fails to Revive Free Trade Talks in Latin America Amid Mass Protests

*President Bush's trip to Argentina ended without any agreement on revivingtalks to create a regional free trade zone. On Friday, as many as 40,000 demonstrators filled the streets of Mar del Plate. We go to Argentina to speak with Beverly Keene, one of the organizers the alternative People's Summit.

Listen/Watch/Read http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=05/11/07/1438223

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